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Robert Ruehlman
Robert P. Ruehlman (Republican Party) was a judge of the Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas General Division in Ohio. He assumed office in 1987. He left office on January 2, 2023.
Ruehlman (Republican Party) ran for re-election for judge of the Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas General Division in Ohio. He won in the general election on November 8, 2016.
Elections
2016
Incumbent Robert Ruehlman defeated Darlene Rogers in the general election.
| Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas (General Division–Ruehlman seat), General Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Robert Ruehlman Incumbent |
51.96% | 160,860 |
| Darlene Rogers | 48.04% | 148,701 |
| Total Votes | 309,561 | |
| Source: Hamilton County, Ohio, "Unofficial Election Results: November 8, 2016," accessed November 9, 2016 | ||
Incumbent Robert Ruehlman ran unopposed in the Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas General Division Republican primary election.
| Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas (General Division–Ruehlman seat), Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| Robert Ruehlman Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 7,179 |
| Total Votes | 7,179 | |
| Source: Hamilton County, Ohio, "Cumulative Report--Unofficial," March 16, 2016 | ||
Selection method
- See also: Nonpartisan election of judges
The 391 judges of the Ohio Courts of Common Pleas are all selected in an identical manner. Qualified individuals wishing to join the bench must participate in partisan primary elections followed by nonpartisan general elections.[1]
The chief judges of the Ohio Courts of Common Pleas are chosen by peer vote and serve for one year.[1]
Qualifications
To serve on an appellate or general jurisdiction court, a judge must be:[1]
- a district or county resident (for court of appeals and common pleas judges);
- at least six years practiced in law; and
- under the age of 70.
Under the Ohio Constitution, a judge who reaches 70 years of age may be assigned by the chief justice to active duty, receiving payment on a per-day basis in addition to whatever retirement benefits he or she is entitled to.
2010
Ruehlman was re-elected after running unopposed.[2]
Education
Ruehlman received his B.S. from the University of Cincinnati and his J.D. from the University of Cincinnati College of Law.[3]
Career
- 1987-2023: Judge, Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas, Ohio
- 1984-1987: Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Hamilton County Prosecutor's Office
- 1978-1984: Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Hamilton County Prosecutor's Office, Criminal Division
- 1977-1978: Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Hamilton County Prosecutor's Office, Juvenile Division
- 1977: Admitted to the Ohio Bar[4][3]
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 American Judicature Society, "Methods of Judicial Selection: Ohio," archived October 3, 2014
- ↑ Hamilton County Board of Elections, Candidates for the 2010 General Election
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Martindale.com, Judge Profile: Robert P. Ruehlman.
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Federal courts:
Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Northern District of Ohio, Southern District of Ohio • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Northern District of Ohio, Southern District of Ohio
State courts:
Ohio Supreme Court • Ohio District Courts of Appeal • Ohio Courts of Common Pleas • Ohio County Courts • Ohio Municipal Courts • Ohio Court of Claims
State resources:
Courts in Ohio • Ohio judicial elections • Judicial selection in Ohio
